No member of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia shall, unless on leave of absence, go beyond the confines of the District of Columbia, or be absent from duty without permission.
(July 25, 1956, 70 Stat. 647, ch. 726, § 2; Aug. 21, 1964, 78 Stat. 583, Pub. L. 88-471, § 6(f); Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-194, § 1201(b), 51 DCR 9406.)
1981 Ed., § 4-310.
1973 Ed., § 4-409a.
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
D.C. Law 15-194 deleted the second sentence which had read: “Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of officers and members of the Fire Department to reside anywhere within the Washington, District of Columbia, Metropolitan District.”
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences
Chapter 4 - Fire and Emergency Services Department
§ 5–401.01. State safety oversight agency for DC Streetcar. [Repealed]
§ 5–401.02. Public duty doctrine
§ 5–403. Age limits in original appointments
§ 5–404. Composition; 2-platoon system; services of veterinary surgeon; attendance by police surgeon
§ 5–404.02. Integrated Health Care Task Force
§ 5–405. Workweek established; hours of duty; days off duty; holidays
§ 5–406. Appropriations for uniforms and other equipment
§ 5–408. Firefighting Division — Recording annual and sick leave
§ 5–410. Restrictions on leaving District; or being absent from duty
§ 5–411. Extra equipment authorized for volunteer fire organization
§ 5–412. Use of certain buildings granted
§ 5–413. Construction of apparatus
§ 5–415. Services to District institutions located outside the District
§ 5–416. Emergency ambulance service fees
§ 5–418. Cadet program — Authorized; purpose; preference for appointment; appropriations